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Armenia: Vaccine Reluctance Prevails Among Pregnant Women
Resistance continues despite studies showing the jab shields both expectant mothers and their babies.
Georgia: Are Migrants a Threat to Society?
Citizens from the Middle East, Africa and Asia say that they are being routinely discriminated against when applying for residency.
Azerbaijan: Soaring Energy Prices Fuel Discontent
State blames increasing cost on global market, while analysts see exploitation and corruption at fault.
What Next for Kazakstan?
Leadership promises economic reforms – but does not stint on criticism of elite.
Kazakstan: Tokayev’s Ascent to True Power
The career diplomat’s slow, hierarchical advancement has finally lead to real authority.
Kazak Human Rights Activists Fear Crackdown
Experts predict further prosecutions and tightened censorship in the wake of unrest.
Ukrainians Fatalistic Amid Fears of Russian Invasion
“Where could we flee? We have nothing to lose.”
Anger Over Kyrgyz Detained in Kazakstan
Arrests seen as a way for Kazak authorities to justify their claim that the clashes were sparked by external forces.
Interview: Kazakstan in Crisis
Country sees a clampdown on independent media and civil society as CSTO troops arrive and a weakened president scrambles to entrench his grip on power.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.